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India-Sri Lanka Joint Training Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2017, kicked off
India-Sri Lanka Joint Training Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2017, kicked off with a grand opening ceremony
The fifth India-Sri Lanka Joint Training Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2017, directing on counter-terrorism operations kicked off with a grand opening ceremony conducted at Aundh Military Station (Pune).
India-Sri Lanka Joint Training Exercise is based on counter-terrorist Openings and an infantry company from both countries is taking part in the same.
The opening Ceremony inaugurated with the flawless parade, followed by skill display carried out by troops from both the countries.
The stunning display of Unarmed Combat, Khukri Dance, and Pipe Band was carried out by Indian Army and Udarata Narthanaya by Sri Lanka Army.
The flypast by two Cheetah helicopters of Indian Army Aviation carrying national flags of both countries was held at the start of the opening ceremony.
Sri Lanka- India combined training exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2017 in its 5th edition will send a strong signal to the world.
India and Sri Lanka understand the emerging threat of terrorism and stand shoulder to shoulder in countering this menace.
The exercise will be conducted for next 14 days up to 26 Oct 17 & will involve sharing and learning from each other’s experiences.
